Thomas L. Kane letter to Elizabeth Wood Kane, approximately 1857-1858

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 1a

Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 Item 5

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Scope and Contents

A letter from Thomas L. Kane, sent from Washington, D.C., to Elizabeth Wood Kane, he’s waiting for James C. Van Dyke to bring President Buchanan's reply to his offer (probably to go to Utah to help mediate the conflict between the Mormons and the Federal government). He mentions his voyage and his feelings about leaving his family. Probably written before the Utah War and in response to related events. Dated approximately 1857-1858.

Dates

Majority of material found within approximately 1857-1858

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